FMHMCH Hosts ‘Ventura 2017’ Conference -New Avenues in Homoeopathy
Fr Muller Homoeopathic Medical College hosts ‘Ventura’ 2017 conference-New Avenues in Homoeopathy on 6 and 7 October at Fr Muller Convention Centre Hall-Mangaluru
Mangaluru: Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College (FMHMCH) an integral unit of Father Muller Charitable Institution has once again organized its 22nd Annual National Homoeopathic Conference “Ventura 2017”,- New Avenues in Homoeopathy, which was inaugurated today, 6th October at the Father Muller Convention Centre Hall (which boasts of a modern state of the art convention hall) at the Father Muller Campus, Kankanady-Mangaluru. In keeping with the high reputation and name of the College, high profile speakers of international fame who have already arrived for the conference, will speak on the latest cutting-edge research topics as like Nano science, New Drug Research in Homoeopathy, Bach Flower Remedies and Autism.
The programme began with invoking God’s blessings through a prayer song rendered by the students of FMHMCH, followed by welcome address by Dr Shivaprasad K-principal of FMHMCH and Organizing Chairman of the Conference. The programme was inaugurated by lighting the traditional lamp by the chief guest-Prof. K Umamaheshwar Rao- Director, NITK, Surathkal, along with other dignitaries on the dais namely- Dr Shrikanth B Konkani-Principal, Bharatesh Homoeopathic Medical College-Belagavi; Fr Richard A Coelho- Director, Fr Muller Charitable Institutions; Fr Vincent Saldanha- Administrator, FMHMCH; Dr Shivaprasad- Principal, FMHMCH; and Dr Jyoshna Shivaprasad- Organizing secretary of the Conference.
In his inaugural address, chief Guest Prof. Rao said, ” Learning is the beginning of wealth. Learning is the beginning of health. Learning is the beginning of spiritually. Searching and learning is where the miracle process all begins. The great Breakthrough in your life comes when you realize it that you can learn anything you need to learn to accomplish any goal that you set for yourself. This means there are no limits on what you can be, have or do. Every mind was made for growth, for knowledge, and its nature is sinned against when it is doomed to ignorance. Knowledge is power and enthusiasm pulls the switch. Zeal without knowledge is fire without light. Conferences should not be, attending just for the sake of it, having some snacks and leaving instead you should imbibe at least one relevant issue that the conference has to offer”
He further said, “Nano Science is not new to India – even our grandmothers were thorough with the Nano Science. Presently science is playing an important role. Why homoeopathy is better than allopathy? Allopathic medicines attempt to alleviate the symptoms of disease by attacking/affecting the natural defense of body whereas the homoeopathy embraces the body’s natural response system by either encouraging the symptoms of healing or attacking the root cause of the illness. Every type of treatment has its own advantages and disadvantages. There is no side effects of drugs in homoeopathy but allopathy gives quick cure but there are also side effects. There is no permanent cure.You can only manage it within limits.Whether you follow homoeopathy or allopathy it is your choice. But,strict control over diet, Regular physical exercise and a disciplined life style are basic for all systems”.
Speaking about Homoeopathy, Dr Shrikanth Konkani said, “Homoeopathy is a system of alternative medicine created in 1796 by Samuel Hahnemann, based on his doctrine of like cures like (similia similibus curentur), a claim that a substance that causes the symptoms of a disease in healthy people would cure similar symptoms in sick people. Homoeopathy is a pseudoscience – a belief that is incorrectly presented as scientific. Homoeopathic preparations are not effective for treating any condition; large-scale studies have found homeopathy to be no more effective than a placebo, indicating that any positive effects that follow treatment are only due to the placebo effect, normal recovery from illness, or regression toward the mean. Homoeopathy is a form of holistic medicine used by over 200 million people worldwide to treat both acute and chronic conditions. It is based on the principle of ‘like cures like’ – in other words, a substance taken in small amounts will cure the same symptoms it causes if it was taken in large amounts. Fr Muller Institution is one such in the country having a milestone in Homoeopathic research. Make the best use of the conference, and garb all the knowledge you can get”.
Fr Richard Coelho in his presidential address said, ” I feel proud to say that Fr Fuller Institution has been in the Homoeopathy field for the last 137 years, and we are still advancing in Homoeopathic research in the country. Father Muller Charitable Institutions have been touching the lives of thousands of people for the last 137 long years. The institution founded by Father Augustus Muller in 1880 stands out as a hall mark of medical service and education in our country. With its motto of “Heal and Comfort”, it is committed to bring healthcare solace to the suffering humanity. Impossible is a nonexistent word in the Father Muller dictionary. Our hospitals focus on installing sophisticated precision equipments, non-invasive diagnosis and surgeries and other state-of-the-art techniques with quality and ethical service. It provides super specialty treatment with state of the art facilities with experienced doctors following world class health care practices. You as budding homoeopaths should make a difference in the lives of the people you serve once you emerge out as Homeopathic doctors.”
A souvenir in the form of a CD was released, and Dr Shrikanth B Konkani was felicitated during the occasion. The vote of thanks was proposed by Dr Jyoshna Shivaprasad, and the programme was professionally compered by Dr Deepa Rebello and Dr G Rajachandra, both associate professors at FMHMCH. during the two-day conference Dr. E.S Rajendran MD(Hom), PhD, Director of Vinayaka Mission Homoeopathic Medical College, Salem will be speaking on the topic ‘Homoeopathy Proved as Material Science, and Nano Medicine’. Dr Rajesh Shah, MD(Hom), Director of Life Force Homoeopathy, Mumbai, will be speaking on the topic, ‘New Drug Research in Homoeopathy’. Dr. A.N Sundaresh, MD(Hom), Consultant Homoeopath, Surabhi Homoeopathic Healing Center, Davangere will be speaking on the topic ‘Implications of Bach Flower Remedies to Homoeopathic System of Medicine’. Dr R Vijayanand, MD(Hom), MSc, MPhil (Psych), Professor, Shri Sai Ram Homoeopathic Medical College, Chennai will be speaking on the topic ‘New Dimensions of Treatment for Autism in Homoeopathy’. There will also be an Open forum which will serve as a platform for the young budding homoeopaths.”